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Next 15 GroupCHIX:NFGL +3.00%69 Cash-to-Debt is 0.64 as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NFGL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Media - Diversified companies, Next 15 Group ranks worse than 61.51% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Next 15 Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.64.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Next 15 Groupcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Next 15 Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NFGl'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.05
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, Next 15 Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.05. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.62.
CHIX:NFGl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 61.51% of 1008
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.395
vs CHIX:NFGl: 0.64
Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGl) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Next 15 Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Next 15 Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Next 15 Group's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
CHIX:NFGL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Next 15 Group's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Next 15 Group Cash-to-Debt vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Next 15 Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Next 15 Group's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.64 as of Jan. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Next 15 Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.31 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #620 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Next 15 Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Next 15 Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.64 is near median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.40. Next 15 Group's value of 0.64 is 54.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #620 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Next 15 Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next 15 Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #620 out of 1008 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Next 15 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.40. Next 15 Group's value of 0.64 is 54.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Next 15 Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.31 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Next 15 Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Media - Diversified companies is 1.40, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Next 15 Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.64 is 54.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next 15 Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next 15 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.39, compared to a current price of £3.16 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 54.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.40. Next 15 Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.64 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.16 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.39.
GuruFocus considers Next 15 Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NFGL:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.64 (near median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: £3.39 vs. price of £3.16 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#620 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NFGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next 15 Group PLC is a digital marketing company in the United Kingdom. The company segments include Retail Media; Data & Research; Digital Transformation, Marketing & Communications, and Creative Services . It generates maximum of its revenue from the Marketing & Communications segment.
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